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Tube amp repair Philadelphia area?

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Posted on October 7, 2014 at 18:01:42
Lightloopy
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 VTL MB 250's leaking oil under both units. They sound fine but I've parked them. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!

 

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Tube amp repair Philadelphia area?, posted on October 7, 2014 at 19:40:22
Steelhead
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 Hey Lightloopy,

Do not know how close Churchville is to Philly but I can cheerfully recommend Bob Backert.

He has done both modifications and repairs on my premier 12's.

Great work and wonderful to deal with.

 

RE: Tube amp repair Philadelphia area?, posted on October 8, 2014 at 04:41:42
Lightloopy
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 Appreciate the recommendation. Looks like he is about an hour or so from Delaware and well respected. I will reach out. I have a Premier 16 that is making an intermittent crackle out of one channel so that will need looking into also. I am already missing that big tube magic.
Thanks!

 

RE: Tube amp repair Philadelphia area?, posted on October 8, 2014 at 14:21:57
mingus
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 I do not know about Philly, but in the DC area there is Music Technology, run by a former/current Conrad Johnson designer - cannot recommend them enough.

 

Bob & Gary are terrific!, posted on October 8, 2014 at 18:32:30
Barry
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 I've taken a lot of stuff there. Really nice people, fair pricing very knowledgeable and like to work on tubes primarily. Bill Thalmann at Music Technology is also outstanding.

 

Bob & Gary are terrific!, posted on October 8, 2014 at 20:06:44
Steelhead
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 Yes, Bill Thalmann is great as well. I had him mod a PV11 for me over a decade ago. Great to deal with and fair pricing. Did not remember as I saw the poster asking about Philly area and I know the Backert Boys are in PA.

Ole lightloopy is in great shape either way.

Peace Out!

 

RE: Bob & Gary are terrific!, posted on October 8, 2014 at 21:03:41
Lightloopy
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 Both those names appear to be highly respected in the community. I have sent an email to Bob Backert and will post follow up later.
Appreciate all the help!
Cheers.

 

RHB Soundezign, posted on October 10, 2014 at 07:58:23
Hyfi
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 I live a half mile away and can also say they do a great job with repairs, customizations, and recently their own tricked out pre-amp.

They work together with Steve Monte of Quest For Sound in Bristol PA (I95 and 132 area)

 

RE: RHB Soundezign, posted on October 10, 2014 at 19:47:53
Lightloopy
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 I did speak to Mr. Tebbe from RHB. He gave me the impression they prefer modifications than repairs. Waiting to hear from him. We'll see..

 

RE: Bob & Gary are terrific!, posted on October 11, 2014 at 03:04:10
mingus
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 Bill Thalmann! that's his name! thank you... great guy, fair pricing, good work. sometimes has some killer gear fixed up available for re-sale too.

 

RE: RHB Soundezign, posted on October 13, 2014 at 10:33:08
Hyfi
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 They do prefer mods, but they also repaired my Counterpoint. Call Quest For Sound, Steve Monte, who can also help you out.

 

RE: RHB Soundezign, posted on October 13, 2014 at 19:09:57
Lightloopy
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 I sent Stephen Monte an email and he promptly got back to me. I plan on taking the amps to him. Thanks for all the help. Much appreciated.

 

Quest For Sound, posted on October 27, 2014 at 08:37:43
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 Good deal, hope it all works out as you plan. Steve usually gives a free estimate before doing any work which is a nice plus. His turnaround usually is pretty good also.

Brian

 

RE: Quest For Sound, posted on October 27, 2014 at 08:41:55
fantja
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 All excellent references guys!

 

RE: Quest For Sound, posted on November 9, 2014 at 20:40:31
Lightloopy
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 Just some follow up. I took my preamp and amps to Stephen Monte at Quest For Sound. I highly recommend him. He diagnosed and had the repairs completed quickly with great communication. The system sounds great.
He is also a great guy and I enjoyed meeting the staff. They made you feel very welcome and are true music lovers.

 

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